National League Pundit Aaron McLean Slams Ticket Allocation for Play-Off Final

National League Pundit Aaron McLean Slams Ticket Allocation for Play-Off Final

 

National League pundit and former professional striker Aaron McLean has voiced his frustration over the ticket allocation for this Sunday’s National League play-off final, calling on the authorities to increase the number of tickets available to both sets of supporters.

 

The eagerly anticipated final is set to take place at Wembley Stadium, with thousands of fans expected to travel from across the country to support their clubs in the battle for promotion to the English Football League. However, controversy has erupted after it was confirmed that each club has been allocated just 20,000 tickets — a figure that has angered fans and pundits alike, given Wembley’s 90,000-seat capacity.

 

McLean, who has been a vocal advocate for non-league football since retiring from the game, did not hold back in his criticism. “It’s absolutely baffling,” he said. “You’ve got two sets of fans who have followed their teams up and down the country all season. They deserve better than this. Wembley is a huge stadium — why are we only filling half of it?”

 

The decision has sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with many fans complaining that tickets have already sold out through official channels, forcing supporters to turn to resellers where prices have been heavily inflated. For clubs operating with limited budgets and fanbases that thrive on loyalty and community spirit, this situation has only added to the sense of injustice.

 

“It sends the wrong message about how much the game values non-league football,” McLean continued. “These clubs are the heartbeat of their communities. This is the biggest day in their recent history, and yet thousands of loyal supporters will miss out on being there because of a poor decision on ticket numbers.”

 

Several fan groups have also called on the National League and the FA to reconsider the allocations, urging them to make more tickets available in order to reflect the demand and reward the efforts of fans throughout the season.

 

McLean also questioned the logic behind keeping such a large number of seats empty at the national stadium. “It just doesn’t make sense,” he said. “We’re not talking about a safety issue or a lack of interest — it’s the complete opposite. Fans are desperate to go, but the system isn’t allowing them to. It’s not just unfair, it’s damaging to the spirit of the competition.”

 

With tensions rising ahead of the final, pressure is mounting on the authorities to respond. Whether or not the FA or the National League will bow to public pressure remains to be seen, but McLean’s comments have added significant weight to the growing backlash.

 

As thousands prepare to make the journey to Wembley, the hope among many is that the governing bodies will reconsider and give fans the opportunity to witness their clubs fight for promotion on one of the biggest stages in English football.

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